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Killets Family History

Killets Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Killens, Willets, Billet, Millet, Killeen, Illes, Gillett, Villers

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Where is the Killets family from?

You can see how Killets families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killets family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Killets families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Killets families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Killets's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Killets families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killets surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Killets. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killets census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Killets. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Killets. For the veterans among your Killets ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killets lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Killets life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Killets in 1967 was 72, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killets ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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